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One-Pan Tray Bake with Roasted Bacon, Beans & Lempi Tex-Mex Crème Fraîche

One-Pan Tray Bake with Roasted Bacon, Beans & Lempi Tex-Mex Crème Fraîche

In this recipe, potatoes, bacon, and hearty beans are roasted in the oven until crispy. The tray bake is topped with Arla cheddar–mozzarella grated cheese. The dish is finished with Arla®’s new product, Lempi Tex-Mex lime & coriander crème fraîche.

Preparation time40 min
Customer rating90% liked this recipe (164 reviews)
Gluten-freeLactose freeContains pork

Bake:
1 jarkidney beans
1 kg potatoes
0.5 red onion
2 garlig clove
1 tspsalt
0.5 tspblack pepper
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tbspoil
1 pkgbacon
1 baggrated cheese
Pico de gallo:
0.5 red onion
1 boxtomatoes
1 lime zest + juice
a pinch of salt
a pinch of black pepper
a pinch of sugar
0.5 tbspoil
In addition:
1 jarcreme fraiche

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Crispy cheesy potato tray with bacon and beans

Juustolla gratinoitu perunapelti pekonilla & pavuilla is an easy and satisfying oven-baked meal that brings together crisp roasted potatoes, savory bacon and hearty kidney beans under a golden layer of melted cheese. Fresh tomato-lime pico de gallo and smooth crème fraîche add brightness and balance to every bite. Ready in around 40 minutes, this potato tray is ideal for busy weeknights, relaxed weekend dinners or casual entertaining.

Why choose this cheesy potato tray?

The recipe gets its delicious character from simple ingredients that work beautifully together. Garlic and oregano add warmth to the potatoes, while bacon brings rich, salty flavor and the beans provide texture and plant-based protein. Fontal cheese melts into a tempting, golden topping. Tomatoes and lime keep the dish fresh, while crème fraîche adds a cool, creamy finish. The recipe is gluten-free and lactose-free when prepared with the recommended ingredients.

Simple preparation tips and tasty variations

Dry the beans thoroughly before adding them to the tray so they roast instead of steaming. Spread the potatoes out in a single layer to help them become crisp. For extra-crispy bacon, fry it in a pan first and add it to the tray at the same time as the cheese. You can replace kidney beans with black beans or white beans, and swap oregano for smoked paprika. For a vegetarian version, leave out the bacon and add sweetcorn, bell pepper or extra beans.

Best sides and serving ideas for potato tray

Serve the tray hot, straight from the oven, or transfer it to a large serving platter for a relaxed family-style meal. Spoon pico de gallo over the top and serve crème fraîche on the side so everyone can add as much as they like. A crisp green salad, cucumber salad or steamed corn makes a fresh accompaniment. Pair the meal with sparkling water, lime water or unsweetened iced tea.

An easy, filling favorite for every occasion

Juustolla gratinoitu perunapelti pekonilla & pavuilla is a flavorful, flexible and comforting meal with crisp edges, tender potatoes and refreshing toppings. Try it for your next family dinner or serve it casually to friends for a dish everyone can customize.

The Juustolla gratinoitu perunapelti pekonilla & pavuilla recipe was developed by our professional chefs and has been tested in our test kitchen.

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